52: We’ve Been Getting Perimenopause All Wrong – The New Science of Women’s Midlife Health with Dr. Mariza Snyder

Oct 9, 2025

Dr. Mariza Snyder, a functional practitioner and hormone expert focused on women's midlife health, shares powerful insights on perimenopause. She redefines this phase as an opportunity for a hormonal reset rather than a decline. Dr. Snyder highlights personal stories, including her mother's struggles and her own experiences with rage and dread during perimenopause. She discusses the impact of hormonal changes on metabolism, offers practical strategies for symptom management, and emphasizes the importance of community support and self-advocacy.

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ANECDOTE

Mother's Crisis Turned Complete Turnaround

Dr. Mariza Snyder describes her mother's severe perimenopause turning into rage, insomnia, weight gain, and career disruption.
After targeted treatment the mother regained energy, lost weight, and now runs marathons at 64.

ANECDOTE

Personal Wake-Up To Perimenopause

Dr. Mariza Snyder shares being blindsided by perimenopause at 44 with pre-cycle dread and rage for seven days each month.
She tracked symptoms across cycles to identify the pattern and confirm perimenopause.

INSIGHT

Perimenopause Is A Brain-Hormone Transition

Perimenopause is a neuroendocrine transition where brain and hormones reorganize, not just a reproductive change.
Estradiol and progesterone become erratic, causing predominantly brain-related symptoms.

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What if perimenopause wasn’t the beginning of decline, but the start of a powerful hormonal reset every woman deserves to understand?

In this powerful episode, host McCall McPherson sits down with Dr. Mariza Snyder, functional practitioner, hormone expert, and author of The Perimenopause Revolution to unpack the often-misunderstood phase of perimenopause. Drawing from personal experience and clinical insight, Dr. Snyder sheds light on the neurological, hormonal, and metabolic shifts that define this transition, while offering practical strategies for women to feel strong, supported, and empowered.

From her mother’s intense battle with perimenopause symptoms to her own experience of “waking up in dread,” Dr. Snyder shares real stories, clinical strategies, and the science behind what’s really happening in a woman’s body during this time.

🔑 Key Topics Covered

What perimenopause actually is—and why most women (and providers) miss the early signs
Dr. Snyder’s personal journey and how it shaped her work
Brain-related symptoms of perimenopause: rage, anxiety, insomnia, and forgetfulness
The 3 major neuroendocrine transitions women experience (puberty, postpartum, and perimenopause)
A deep dive into early vs. late perimenopause and what symptoms define each
The hidden connection between metabolic health and declining hormones
Why weight gain during perimenopause is not your fault—and what to do about it
The role of HRV, sleep tracking, CGMs, and lab work in managing midlife health
Hormone Replacement Therapy (HRT): when to start, how it helps, and what myths need busting
The importance of self-advocacy, trauma awareness, and sisterhood support
Insights into Dr. Snyder’s 5-week reset from The Perimenopause Revolution

📘 About the Guest

Dr. Mariza Snyder is a pioneering voice in women’s hormone health, known for her integrative, evidence-based approach. She’s the bestselling author of The Essential Oils Hormone Solution and The Perimenopause Revolution, and host of the Essentially You podcast. Through her clinical work and online community, Dr. Snyder empowers women to take charge of their hormones, metabolism, and emotional wellness.

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Dr. Mariza’s new book, The Perimenopause Revolution, is more than just a guide—it’s a complete 5-week reset to help you take charge of your hormones, metabolism, mood, and mindset.

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If you’re navigating brain fog, weight gain, rage, or simply don’t feel like yourself, this episode is your call to action. Don’t wait for a diagnosis—advocate for yourself today.